Sneak Peek: Our New Social Corner
A 3D rendering of Muók’s new hangout space
One of the biggest reasons we outgrew our current space has nothing to do with class size, bags, or equipment. It’s the simple fact that people don’t just come to Muók to train — they come to be here. They show up early. They hang around after class. They sit, talk, study, stretch, laugh, and sometimes stay so long we joke that Muók might as well be a second living room.
So when we started planning the new Georgetown location, we knew we needed to build a space that reflects the way our community actually uses the gym. Not just a place to sweat… but a place to exist.
That’s where this hangout space comes in.
The rendering you see above is a first look at what will become one of the most special parts of the new gym. We’re creating a loft-style deck that overlooks the main floor — a clean, bright workspace where members can settle in before training, catch up on emails, or just enjoy a quiet moment between sessions. It’s open and airy, but still feels tucked away enough to focus. Think of it as the “Muók mezzanine,” a calm perch above the energy of the gym.
And underneath that deck? That’s where things get cozy.
The lower lounge will be the spot where people naturally gather — the couches, the arcade machine glow, the kind of space where someone says “I’ll just hang out for five minutes” and ends up staying for an hour. It’s warm, comfortable, and intentionally designed to make the gym feel like home. Before class, you’ll see people stretching here or talking strategy for sparring. After class, it’ll be where gloves come off, stories get shared, and friendships get deeper.
Around this area you’ll also notice the beginnings of our recovery and physical therapy wing, along with lockers and small conveniences that make day-to-day training smoother. Nothing is accidental in this new layout — everything is positioned to make your time here easier, more relaxed, and more enjoyable.
This hangout space is just one part of a much bigger upgrade, but it captures the heart of what we’re trying to build: a gym where people truly want to be, even when they’re not punching anything. A place that supports work, recovery, conversation, and community just as much as it supports training.
We’ll be sharing more renderings soon — the mat space, the expanded strength area, the recovery room layouts, all of it. Each piece brings us closer to opening the doors to a home that was built with you in mind.
More soon.
